Green Book

Jim Crow road trip may be simplistic, but it's heartfelt

"...and Viggo Mortensen – are the reasons to see Green Book. Their pas de deux is a master class..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Taste of Black Austin: Joi Chevalier Talks Green Book

Honor the story of African American travelers during Jim Crow

"...wasn't until 1936, when Harlem postal worker Victor Hugo Green recognized the severity of the situation at hand for..."

June 14, 2019 Food Feature by Sydney Greene

3rd Annual Taste of Black Austin: The Green Book Edition at Peached Social House

"...featured small plates inspired by restaurants featured in the Green Book prepared by local chefs...."

June 21, 2019 Photo Gallery

Green Lantern

The beloved comic-book hero rediscovers his powers on the big screen.

"...out, the alien was a member of the eons-old Green Lantern Corps, a 3,600-strong band of intergalactic police. Quick..."

June 24, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Art of 'Green Lantern'

Three local artists quiz DC Comics' Doug Mahnke

"...Mahnke. Not only is his run on DC Comics' Green Lantern one of the best-selling titles on the racks,..."

June 23, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Green Zone

With Matt Damon's Bourne director at the helm, the actor plays an officer in Iraq who's mystified by why he's unable to uncover any WMDs.

"...Directed by: Paul Greengrass. Starring: Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear, Brendan Gleeson, Amy Ryan,..."

March 19, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Green Mile

"...Tom Hanks, David Morse, Michael Duncan, Bonnie Hunt, Graham Greene, Michael Jeter, James Cromwell, Doug Hutchison, Sam Rockwell, Barry..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Green Events: Aug. 16-23

Austin Energy saves you money, Whole Foods celebrates the greenest school year ever, and more.

"...Austin Energy saves you money, Whole Foods celebrates the greenest school year ever (since the Seventies, anyway), City Council..."

Aug. 15, 2007 Columns Post

Fried Green Tomatoes

The feisty Southern women of Fannie Flagg's novel are portrayed by a fantastic cast.

"...Cicely Tyson. There's a lot to like about Fried Green Tomatoes. The movie, that is. Foremost is the acting...."

Jan. 10, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Green Tourism

More "Learning from Copenhagen"

"...climate-action consciousness is in Denmark, compared to the U.S. Book a flight, a hotel or tour, and you’re made..."

Sept. 30, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...The Texas Book Festival announced its 2012 slate today, featuring big hitters..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Green Events: Sept. 28-Oct. 3

"...Greg Pahl, in town Saturday talking about his newest book, The Citizen-Powered Energy Handbook. Also, don't forget to break..."

Sept. 27, 2007 Columns Post

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...to an impeachment trial that will surely inspire investigative books (and maybe a bodice ripper?), but by November, its..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Book Festival Recap

Texas, books, festivals: Three things Austin foodies have down pat

"...I spent my first day out at the Texas Book Festival cooking tent last Saturday...."

Oct. 26, 2011 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Green Events: July 26-Aug. 2

The usual opportunities for local food and brew continue this week, plus TreeFolks launches its new carbon-offset program, and more.

"...featured on This Old House) hosts a talk on green building ......"

July 25, 2007 Columns Post

Texas Book Festival Announces New CEO

Fundraising expert Marianne DeLeón steps into leadership role

"...up its 28th annual event last month, the Texas Book Festival has announced that fundraising expert Marianne DeLeón will..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Book Review: Barn 8

Deb Olin Unferth reveals humor and humanity inside a hen heist

"...that's not quite right. Imagine, rather, Moby-Dick – the book – as a story about the industry that exploits..."

March 9, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Your Feets Too Big: Book Signing & Screening at the Lucky Lizard

Lyle Blackburn signs his new book on the Beast of Boggy Creek

"...in the heart of the East Texas/West Arkansas piney green woods. Maybe knocking Docs, even. And then, without warning,..."

April 27, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Among Green Pastures Again

Virginia B. Wood on why one of the great Texas cookbooks is being reissued.

"...Co. thought there might be a market for a book that revealed the depth and breadth of Texas cooking..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Green Reading

Environs

"...Times, newspaper clippings, and press releases. Half a dozen books I was supposed to review last year still sit..."

May 5, 1995 Books Review by Robert Bryce

Book Reviews

Writes of Spring

"...America's Black Market for Rare and Exotic Speciesby Alan Green..."

April 14, 2000 Books Feature by Dan Oko

Love in the Time of 'Green Darkness'

Don't judge Anya Seton's reissued biographical novels by their romance and bad covers

"...writing of Anya Seton has captivated readers for decades. Books such as Katherine, Green Darkness, Avalon, and Devil Water..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

The Li'l Green Aggravation Society

Rock & Roll's Cain & Abel: The Kinks' Davies Brothers

"...It sounded monstrous, nasty, vicious -- like a big, green, swamp snake snapping out, ready to attack...."

Nov. 15, 1996 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone

Texas-made luchadores-meets-wire fu playful adventure

"...and fight choreography going on in Texas-shot action comedy Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone to fill..."

April 29, 2022 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Green With Ambition

Why we need a master developer – not a project developer – to mastermind Seaholm East

"...five redevelopment teams wooing City Council to win the Green Water Treatment Plant job, many viewers were excited, even..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Book Burn ...

Sandy Szwarc checks out The Chile Chronicles and learns that farming in New Mexico is a strikingly complex endeavor.

"...made a conscious choice not to make this a cookbook," she told me last week. "I felt the lifestyle..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Food Feature by Sandy Szwarc

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...space rovers. She loves math and science – and books...."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Gifts for Green Buds

Cannabis reform, chill refreshments, and real cool prezzies

"...both lovely inclusive spaces – offer just about every greenie treat you could wish for (in Texas): MaryJae (shopmaryjae.com)..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Book Tour Confidential

"...illustration by Nathan Jensen..."

May 21, 1999 Books Feature by Carol Dawson

Reefer Madness: The Thin Green Line

Author Jonah Raskin explores the contradictions of life in Marijuanaland

"...Those are among the questions raised by Raskin's new book, Marijuanaland: Dispatches From an American War, published by High..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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